Ultimaker 2 User Manual

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17If you want to switch between different (colors of) materials you first need to unload the filament that is already in theUltimaker 2, after which you can insert the new filament.REMOVE OLD FILAMENTRemoving the filament can simply be done by following the steps below.1. Access the material change menu on your Ultimaker 2 by going to “Material” > “Change”.2. Wait a minute while the print head is heating up. By heating it up we ensure that the filament is being melted beforeretracting it from the nozzle.3. When the nozzle is hot, the Ultimaker 2 will automatically start turning the feeder wheel, through which the filamentwill be rewind completely. If the filament doesn’t come out of the feeder completely you can simply pull it out byhand.Note: Make sure the feeder is free of any small pieces of filament before inserting new material. You can removesmall pieces of filament with tweezers. For easier access you can loosen the bowden tube at the top of the feeder byremoving the clamp clip, pressing down the tube coupling collet and pulling out the bowden tube.LOAD NEW FILAMENTAfter removing the filament you can start loading the new filament in the same way as done during the first setup ofyour Ultimaker 2. Make sure the old spool with filament is removed from the spool holder and the new one is placed.1. Take the end of the filament, insert it into the bottom of the feeder and push it until the filament is being grabbedby the knurled wheel. This may require some force. Once the knurled wheel has grabbed the filament, it will slowlymove it further into the bowden tube.2. Wait till the filament reaches the first black bowden tube clip and then press the button to continue. The Ultimaker 2will automatically load the filament through the bowden tube, into the print head.Now you just have to wait until the filament is coming out of the nozzle. You may notice a ticking sound at the feeder;this is nothing to worry about. If necessary you can manually push the filament in order to get it through the nozzle witha bit more force.CHANGING FILAMENT